This project aims to improve timber stand health and wildlife habitat by reducing the risk of and increasing forest resilience to fire and insect and disease infestation through a combination of understory tree thinning and prescribed fire.
Location
The project is on the Silver Lake RD, SE of La Pine, Oregon between Gilchrist State Forest and the Fort Rock Property of Ecotrust Forest Management, T25S R11E S 19-35, T26S R11E S 1-11, T26S R12E S6.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/22/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance |
| Bear Wallow Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2022 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Silver Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |